Health Care Providers’ Testing Practices for Coccidioidomycosis and Histoplasmosis in Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia—United States, 2020

Abstract Laboratory testing is required to distinguish coccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis from other types of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In this nationwide survey of 1258 health care providers, only 3.7% reported frequently testing CAP patients for coccidioidomycosis and 2.8% for histopl...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2021-02, Vol.8 (2), p.ofab020
Main Authors: Benedict, Kaitlin, Li, Yiman, Molinari, Noelle Angelique M, Jackson, Brendan R
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Laboratory testing is required to distinguish coccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis from other types of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In this nationwide survey of 1258 health care providers, only 3.7% reported frequently testing CAP patients for coccidioidomycosis and 2.8% for histoplasmosis. These diseases are likely underdiagnosed, and increased awareness is needed.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofab020